Examkin

Question

Difficulty: HardTone Consistency

To preserve the delicate wool and silk fibers of medieval tapestries, conservationists must carefully regulate the temperature and humidity of exhibition spaces. Exposure to fluctuations in moisture can cause fibers to swell and contract, which weakens the structural integrity of the weave. Consequently, museum professionals deem it paramount to execute vigilant oversight of these environmental factors to ensure the longevity of these textile masterpieces.

Which choice best maintains the established tone of the passage?

  1. A
    NO CHANGE
  2. closely monitorAnswer
  3. C
    keep tabs on
  4. D
    closely monitor about

Answer

The option that replaces the underlined portion with 'closely monitor' is correct because it maintains a professional, clear tone consistent with the rest of the passage.
The choice 'closely monitor' is correct because it is professional, concise, and matches the established academic and curatorial tone of the passage.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the passage's established tone.
The passage has a professional, objective, and academic tone (e.g., 'delicate wool and silk fibers', 'carefully regulate', 'longevity').
To choose the correct option, the overall style and tone register of the text must be identified.
2
Evaluate the underlined portion and the alternatives.
'NO CHANGE' is overly formal and wordy; 'keep tabs on' is too colloquial/informal; 'closely monitor about' is unidiomatic.
Eliminate options that deviate from the established tone or violate grammatical standards.
3
Select the option that matches the tone and is grammatically correct.
'closely monitor' is professional and grammatically correct.
It fits seamlessly into the passage without being overly informal or excessively wordy.

Key Concept

Tone Consistency
Rate this question

Topics

Tone Consistency

More questions from this topic